Vacation plans are made. The kids are tapping their fingers waiting for the final bell of the semester. You’ve bought enough sunscreen to cover Big Tex. You’ve made reservations for the pets to go to camp, while you’re away.But wait! There was that something that you were supposed do. Yup, it was really important when you thought of it. Something about a calendar. That’s … [Read more...] about Was There Something You Forgot Before Heading Out For The Summer?

Nerves on edge. Why? In addition to a slew of thunderstorms playing havoc with daily routines and allergies making even the burliest types look weepy, the past weeks of fundraising activities have taken a toll on locals. The good news is that the end of the gnarly weather, pollen blowouts and the non-profit round-the-clock events are winding down.Happily, all that … [Read more...] about There’s A Good Reason For Being A Bit Worn Out And Ragged

An unfortunate situation took place Friday, April 1. It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. It was the taking place of two fundraising luncheons that divided the efforts for those in need. At the Hilton Anatole, Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was celebrating its 10the anniversary with 1,100 and Tim Gunn on stage.Over at the Dallas Country Club, Today … [Read more...] about Two Great Fundraisers Were Victims Of A Head-On Collision

Having just emerged from her wrinkle-remover chamber, Queenie arrived at MySweetCharity headquarters to find not an elf in sight. This simply couldn’t be. After all, MSC elves have no life outside MSC. Clearing her throat, nothing happened. Hmm, that usually gets results.She announced, “The last elf to appear will have lunch with me today.” With that, all elves popped up. … [Read more...] about April Is Going To Be Gangbusters, So Fasten Your Seat Belts

Before totally closing your books for 2015 for the holidays, think ahead. That 2016 event that has been buzzing in your head needs to be put on the MySweetCharity Calendar.With March being pretty empty due to spring breaks taking place all through the month, April is starting to look like Central Expressway during rush hour.And then there's the fall! Yipes! The Dallas … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Submit Those 2016 Events For MySweetCharity Calendar

Before going totally into "holiday mode" where turkeys and Black Friday dominate brain cells, consider the longterm future. Are there any 2016 events that need to be posted on the MySweetCharity Calendar?It's easy. It's even free unless you want to add bells and whistles to the listing. Just "submit" the info and let the world know that your event is scheduled. It gives … [Read more...] about Get Those 2016 Events Submitted For MySweetCharity Calendar

“As you may know, North Texas Giving Day 2014 raised $26.3 million in support of local nonprofit organizations. It’s remarkable to think about the sheer impact that kind of financial support has on our community.“I’m here to share a smaller tale. Spark! is a brand new non-profit children's venue -- a place where kids in second grade through high school can interact with … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark!

The rest of the 2015 MySweetCharity Calendar is already starting to fill up. Even 2016 is starting to pop with fundraising activities. If you have an event and want to “stake your claim” on that date, submit it for posting on the calendar, so others won’t “cramp” your style.It’s easy to do. Just hit this link or the graphic “Submit An Event,” fill out the form and click … [Read more...] about Get Dates Locked Down On The MySweetCharity Calendar Pronto

It’s May! It’s May! Thanks to the weeks of rain, everything is as green as a leprechaun’s shamrock garden.Alas, some folks are starting to crater a bit. And why not? Just looking at the MySweetCharity Calendar for the past month is enough to send one into overload rehab.But hold off. The first three weeks of May are pretty daunting as the nonprofits sprint to the finish … [Read more...] about May Isn’t Slowing Down One Iota

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